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Everly Farms We are first generation farmers. We are grain, hay, cattle and pig farm. No drama allowed!

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Two‑Week‑Old Crops Are Up — And It Just Feels Good 🌱There’s nothing better than walking out to a field you seeded two we...
10/07/2026

Two‑Week‑Old Crops Are Up — And It Just Feels Good 🌱
There’s nothing better than walking out to a field you seeded two weeks ago and seeing those little green rows popping through.
It’s the kind of moment that makes you breathe a little easier.
Because let’s be honest: when you’re seeding… you never actually know if you’re seeding. We run older equipment, so we are just out there trusting the drill, the soil, the weather, and whatever mood the universe is in that day.
But today?
Today the sprouts say you did something right. And that feels good ❤️

The Trolls Wearing the Farmer Hat ⬇️Some days the comment section is full of people who claim to be “farmers,” but talk ...
10/06/2026

The Trolls Wearing the Farmer Hat ⬇️
Some days the comment section is full of people who claim to be “farmers,” but talk like they’ve never actually worked with another human.
It’s wild how many folks will brag about how much they’ve “figured out” this farming thing and then turn around and act rude, condescending, or flat‑out nasty to anyone who doesn’t farm exactly like they do.
Real farmers help each other.
Real farmers share information.
Real farmers don’t need to insult strangers on the internet to feel important.
If you’ve truly got your operation dialed in, great! Then act like it. Be a mentor. Offer insight. Add value. If you’re just here to stir the pot, keep scrolling.
Because the loudest people in the comments are usually the ones contributing the least to agriculture.
We share what we learn. And if someone wants to show up just to be rude, its a roll of the dice if you get a nasty reply or just delete and blocked 🤷‍♀️

Before You Comment on Pig Prices ⬇️It is frustrating to get comments like this, "Feeder pigs are selling for as much or ...
10/05/2026

Before You Comment on Pig Prices ⬇️
It is frustrating to get comments like this, "Feeder pigs are selling for as much or more than they ever have." on our posts.
Gone are the days of cheap pigs. Not because farmers suddenly got greedy, but because raising quality animals actually costs money.
Are there inflated prices out there? Absolutely. Just like anything else, some folks think their stock is worth more than it is — and if they have buyers at that price, good on them. That’s their business. You don’t have to buy them!
But the truth doesn’t change, a lot of money goes out before a piglet ever hits the ground. And a lot of time.
• Feed costs — good rations aren’t cheap, and sows eat year‑round.

• Genetics — quality boars and sows cost money, and good structure doesn’t happen by accident.

• Daily care — bedding, water checks, health checks, repairs… it’s constant.

• Facilities — pens, fencing, feeders, waterers, farrowing areas.
So when I hear people say, "I remember when I could get a weaner pig for $50", a well‑bred, well‑fed, well‑started pig simply costs more to raise.
Good pigs aren’t cheap to raise, and cheap pigs aren’t usually good. It really is that simple.
Comment on price if you want, but understand what goes into it first ❤️

Breeding Season: How the Dates Actually Work ⬇️We start breeding October 1. If a sow settles on that first cycle, she’ll...
10/05/2026

Breeding Season: How the Dates Actually Work ⬇️
We start breeding October 1. If a sow settles on that first cycle, she’ll farrow around January 25. A sow’s gestation is 3 months, 3 weeks, and 3 days, so every breed date has a very predictable farrowing date.
A lot of fair kids and advisors aim for pigs born around February 14. To hit that target, you’d need to breed around October 23. If a sow doesn’t settle then, the next heat cycle lands around November 13, which pushes farrowing to about March 6.
That’s why we start early.
Beginning October 1 gives us three chances to hit the fair‑preferred birth window and still have pigs available for families. If you wait until late October to start, you only get one or two shots. And if a sow misses, you’re suddenly too late for most fair requirements.
Kids usually want their projects around 6 months old at fair time. The earlier‑born pigs may need a little weight management toward the end, but that’s part of raising show animals. All we can do is introduce the boar and sow at the right times — biology takes it from there.
Breeding season is a calendar game, not guesswork. Starting October 1 keeps our herd on schedule and keeps next year’s fair kids on track 🍀

10/04/2026

Sound on 🔊
Rio is on the hunt. Maggie has not given consent.
Boars can smell a sow’s cycle days before she’ll actually stand. He is in the pursuit mode. To her, he is annoying.
I expect tomorrow she will submit 😅

10/03/2026

Pigs don’t just grunt — they talk.
More than 20 different vocalizations, tail signals, and body cues help them communicate everything from excitement to annoyance.
A little Porktober truth for your Saturday 🩷

October is Pork Month: The Quiet Skill That Makes Good Pigs Better ⬇️“The true measure of a farmer is the health and hap...
10/03/2026

October is Pork Month: The Quiet Skill That Makes Good Pigs Better ⬇️
“The true measure of a farmer is the health and happiness of every single pig.”
And the way you get there is simple: consistency.
Every pig learns your patterns.
Every pig reads your body language. Every pig responds to the way you show up, day after day, chore after chore.
When routines stay predictable, pigs settle. When handling stays steady, pigs trust.
And yes, the pigs will let you know when you’re late. They notice. They remember. They absolutely keep score.
Good stockmanship isn’t loud.
It’s not flashy. It’s the quiet, everyday consistency that keeps pigs eating, growing, and thriving.
Happy Pork Month 🐷 Here’s to the farmers who show up the same way every day, and to the pigs who notice.

Today we had to road our tractor down to finish the last field. Under our state law, farm implements up to 16 feet wide ...
10/02/2026

Today we had to road our tractor down to finish the last field. Under our state law, farm implements up to 16 feet wide can travel public roads without a permit, even when they’re wider than a single lane.
When the equipment exceeds lane width, operators are legally allowed to use part of the oncoming lane to maintain control and avoid shoulder hazards.
We also follow the state’s es**rt requirements: anything over 12 feet 6 inches needs a pilot car, and over 14 feet requires two. So we run a pilot car in front and another behind, both with lights, to give drivers plenty of warning and time to slow down.
If there’s a safe turnout, we use it. But on this stretch of road, the shoulders are basically nonexistent. Pulling over isn’t just difficult — it’s dangerous.
A tractor or implement tire catching the edge of a ditch can jerk the machine sideways or roll the equipment. Our states rules recognize this, which is why operators are not required to move over if it cannot be done safely.
And as a driver following farm equipment, it’s your responsibility to slow down, stay back, and only pass when it’s safe and legal to do so.
Farm equipment moves slowly, but it moves with purpose. A few minutes of patience keeps everyone safe and gets the work done.

Breeding Season Still Has to Happen 🐖Hard to believe it’s already time to start lining up breeding for next summer’s fai...
10/02/2026

Breeding Season Still Has to Happen 🐖
Hard to believe it’s already time to start lining up breeding for next summer’s fair pigs.
And yes, even after I posted about the weaner‑pig market being flooded, our breeding schedule doesn’t stop. Fair pigs run on a very specific calendar, and if you want January - March farrowing, you breed in the fall.
We’re simply keeping our small, steady lineup of sows on their normal rotation so we have the right ages for next year’s fairs.
We breed sows that consistently give us good structure, good growth, and solid carcass quality for market and carcass classes.
A sow’s gestation is about 114 days, and our summer fairs want pigs born in late January through early March. That means breeding happens now.
If you skip a season, you don’t just “wait it out.” You lose age‑appropriate pigs for next year’s kids, you disrupt your sow rotation, and you set your whole program back a year.
Breeding season isn’t about chasing trends or flooding the market. It’s about keeping a functional, healthy herd and producing good pigs for the kids who show with us every year 🩷

THE HOG MARKET IS FLOODED 🐖 AND HERE’S WHAT PEOPLE SHOULD KNOW ⬇️The hog market right now is absolutely flooded with pig...
09/28/2026

THE HOG MARKET IS FLOODED 🐖 AND HERE’S WHAT PEOPLE SHOULD KNOW ⬇️
The hog market right now is absolutely flooded with pigs. Breeding stock, boars, feeder pigs, weaner pigs, alI of it. A lot of farmers are getting out of pigs altogether and selling off entire herds. Some are downsizing. Some are just trying to survive another year
There are a lot of really nice weaner pigs out there looking for new homes, ours included.
And a huge portion of what’s flooding the market right now are Kune Kunes, and other small, slow‑growing lard‑type hogs like them.
These breeds became extremely popular with new homesteaders, and now there are far more pigs than buyers.
Reasons people bought them include:

• “Easy” starter pig. It is marketed as small, friendly, and low‑maintenance.

• Pasture‑based marketing. Many were told Kunes can thrive mostly on grass (true to a point, but often oversold).

• Social media hype. Influencers pushed them as the perfect backyard pig.

• Breeding craze. I have seen people buying pairs or trios thinking they’d make money selling litters.
How this can hurt the market ⚠️

• Too many pigs, not enough buyers. Basic supply and demand.

• Prices crash. Especially for Kunes, because so many are being sold at “please take them” prices.

• Local farmers get undercut. When Kunes are sold cheap or given away, it drags down perceived value of all pigs, even commercial breeds.

• Rescues get overwhelmed. Many Kunes end up surrendered when people realize they’re still pigs: they root, they eat, they need fencing, they need vet care.
This isn’t the pigs’ fault. It’s the result of a trend meeting reality.
Prices are high for everyone and triple for farmers 💰
Feed costs are up. Fuel is up. Fencing, lumber, vet care — all of it. Farmers feel those increases threefold because we’re feeding entire herds, not one animal. When you see a pig price and think, “Wow, that’s high,” trust me, the farmer already paid that price three times before you ever showed up.
Quality pigs are still worth investing in 💵
Even in a flooded market, good pigs matter. Good genetics matter. Good husbandry matters. Buying from someone who actually knows their animals, their feed program, and their breeding goals will always pay off in healthier, easier‑to‑raise pigs.
Every time a farmer sells out their breeding stock, that’s a generation of knowledge walking out the barn door. Once it’s gone, it doesn’t come back easily.
And just to be clear…

This isn’t me complaining because our pigs aren’t selling. Because they are selling. Slowly. You can see it across the internet right now, good pigs sitting idle.
We also understand that basic living expenses are high right now — fuel, groceries, everything. Choosing to buy farm‑raised meat or raise an animal for your own dinner table might be something families put on the side.
And before the Kune Kune and other breeders jump in my comments, my hogs and Kunes are not the same thing.
Different genetics, different purpose, different market. If you’re wanting pigs, buy local.

Talk to farmers.

Ask questions.
If you’re wanting pork in your freezer, consider teaming up with neighbors or family members and split the costs.
The taste and the quality is worth it 🩷

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5438 Happy Hill Rd
Tumtum, WA
99034

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